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BLAZERMAN · 06-08-2012, 05:43 PM

I've been collecting and scrounging parts for years to do a 1 ton dually build and think I have enough together to get started. Was going to buy another truck to do this with but have decided to use my 71 K/10...never have beeen much into half tons anyway. Picked up a 14 bolt about a month ago so going to get started on cleaning it up and going thru and repalcing all brake hardware and wheel cylinders this weekend.

**72ironmike** · 06-09-2012, 08:43 AM

Bob, Can't wait to see it ! Using the 71 will sure speed up the build process. Mike.

obijuan · 06-10-2012, 12:45 PM

youre gonna turn that good lookin longbed into a dually?

BLAZERMAN · 06-10-2012, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by obijuan

youre gonna turn that good lookin longbed into a dually?

Thats the plan!

**nbrfd007** · 06-10-2012, 10:51 PM

Can't wait! Your black K-10 has been one of my favorites!
Tim

coops714x4 · 06-17-2012, 11:11 PM

Bob, can't wait to see this build. are you going to keep the trim? if so I'm curious as to how your gonna make it fit the "dually" fenders. I'm subscribed.

Mr-Jack · 06-18-2012, 10:44 AM

definately watching this build...can't wait to see how it turns out...cause i'd be super interested in trying this myself. Nice looking 71 by the way.

BLAZERMAN · 06-18-2012, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by nbrfd007

Can't wait! Your black K-10 has been one of my favorites!
Tim

Thanks, Hope it stays that way!

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Originally Posted by coops714x4

Bob, can't wait to see this build. are you going to keep the trim? if so I'm curious as to how your gonna make it fit the "dually" fenders. I'm subscribed.

Tim, yes I'm keeping the trim...I'm hoping not to have to do any kind of a fender on it. I'm using a Cab & Chassis rear and that should tuck my tires in a total of 4" over the single wheel rear I used on my other dually. May have to use a small flare on tn the back but have that covered as well.

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definately watching this build...can't wait to see how it turns out...cause i'd be super interested in trying this myself. Nice looking 71 by the way.

Thanks Mr-JACK, It looks like it might be awhile before much progress, 108 in the shop when I got off work...makes it hard to get anything done!

**Dieselwrencher** · 06-18-2012, 07:40 PM

Will you have it done for the truck nats? I say go for it! This will make your truck really stand out!

69GWC · 06-18-2012, 08:37 PM

Going to be nice that's for sure starting with a beauty of a truck like that.
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Iron Hauler · 06-19-2012, 10:23 PM

what are your plans for drivetrain, suspension and tires and wheels?

BLAZERMAN · 06-20-2012, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Will you have it done for the truck nats? I say go for it! This will make your truck really stand out!

Ryan, I'm not sure if it would be done by then...sure would like to make it tho..missed last year. How about yours..will it be done in time?

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Going to be nice that's for sure starting with a beauty of a truck like that.
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Thanks Garret

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Originally Posted by Iron Hauler

what are your plans for drivetrain, suspension and tires and wheels?

Plans are for 4" Skyjacker front springs with a Dana 60 and high crossover steering, AGR steering box and a Borgeson vibration dampining shaft. Rear will be a Cab & Chassis 14 bolt and hopefully dual piston disc brakes with new Eaton springs and a P-30 chassis motor home 1.75" sway bar. 19.5 American Alloy wheels and Cooper 8R C/140 drive traction tires [about 34" tall] Motor and trans will stay the same till I figure out what I want to do there.

69GWC · 08-02-2012, 07:01 PM

So have you been able to do much with the truck in this heat.? Just wondering how your project was going.
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**Dieselwrencher** · 08-02-2012, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by BLAZERMAN

Ryan, I'm not sure if it would be done by then...sure would like to make it tho..missed last year. How about yours..will it be done in time?

Well Rob, I'm saying yes that way I can stay positive cause I want it there in running condition!

I'd like to have the paint finished by then too, but I'm not going to hold my breath! How's it coming any how? By the way, I missed last year too.

BLAZERMAN · 08-04-2012, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 69GWC

So have you been able to do much with the truck in this heat.? Just wondering how your project was going.
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No not much done yet, between the heat and working 10/12 hour days it doesnt leave much time to get anything done. It looks like a bit of a cool down this weekend so hope to get to work.

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Well Rob, I'm saying yes that way I can stay positive cause I want it there in running condition!

I'd like to have the paint finished by then too, but I'm not going to hold my breath! How's it coming any how? By the way, I missed last year too.

No way I'll be done but I do plan to be there, and its not far off either! Sure seems like this summer is flying by! Hope to see yours up and running...paint or not.

**Dieselwrencher** · 08-05-2012, 11:07 AM

Well Rob, where are the pics?

BLAZERMAN · 08-24-2012, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Well Rob, where are the pics?

Ryan, No pics...ran into a bit of a snag. It seems the 19.5s have more offset than the 16s do and the inside dual hits the leaf spring. I've been looking at other years of spring mounts hoping I could find one that tucks in a little closer to the frame but no such luck yet.

obijuan · 08-24-2012, 05:16 PM

just do this. right under the rail.

thirdstreettito · 07-04-2013, 07:28 AM

Bump. Updates?

06-08-2012, 05:43 PM	#1
BLAZERMAN Currently Blazerless Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. Joseph Mo. Posts: 4,826	1971 K/30 Dually Build I've been collecting and scrounging parts for years to do a 1 ton dually build and think I have enough together to get started. Was going to buy another truck to do this with but have decided to use my 71 K/10...never have beeen much into half tons anyway. Picked up a 14 bolt about a month ago so going to get started on cleaning it up and going thru and repalcing all brake hardware and wheel cylinders this weekend. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C/30 133" W.B. C&C 1970 GMC 3500 157" W.B. single wheel C&C Last edited by BLAZERMAN; 06-09-2012 at 01:03 AM.

06-09-2012, 08:43 AM	#2
72ironmike Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Olathe KS (Greater Kansas City MO Area) Posts: 2,056	Re: 1971 K/30 Dually Build Bob, Can't wait to see it ! Using the 71 will sure speed up the build process. Mike.

06-10-2012, 12:45 PM	#3
obijuan Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: cibolo tx Posts: 1,033	Re: 1971 K/30 Dually Build youre gonna turn that good lookin longbed into a dually?

06-10-2012, 10:51 PM	#5
nbrfd007 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Blaine, Arkansas Posts: 751	Re: 1971 K/30 Dually Build Can't wait! Your black K-10 has been one of my favorites! Tim

06-17-2012, 11:11 PM	#6
coops714x4 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cement Oklahoma Posts: 916	Re: 1971 K/30 Dually Build Bob, can't wait to see this build. are you going to keep the trim? if so I'm curious as to how your gonna make it fit the "dually" fenders. I'm subscribed. __________________ 1971 K20, Coop's beast (project) 1972 C30 wrecker, "Big Ernest" (SOLD) 1975 K5 Blazer (wife's toy) she got it in the divorce 2014 Street Glide Special 1983 K20 Big Block, auto (work horse)

06-18-2012, 10:44 AM	#7
Mr-Jack Beer Drink'n Knuckle Dragger Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Eatonville, WA Posts: 493	Re: 1971 K/30 Dually Build definately watching this build...can't wait to see how it turns out...cause i'd be super interested in trying this myself. Nice looking 71 by the way. __________________ GOD BLESS MY BROTHERS & SISTERS THAT SERVE WITH US *- 67 GMC Long-Wide* *350/SM420* *My BACON Wrapped Meatloaf Recipe*

06-18-2012, 07:40 PM	#9
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,138	Re: 1971 K/30 Dually Build Will you have it done for the truck nats? I say go for it! This will make your truck really stand out! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

06-18-2012, 08:37 PM	#10
69GWC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 1,089	Re: 1971 K/30 Dually Build Going to be nice that's for sure starting with a beauty of a truck like that. Posted via Mobile Device

06-19-2012, 10:23 PM	#11
Iron Hauler Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Shenandoah Iowa Posts: 186	Re: 1971 K/30 Dually Build what are your plans for drivetrain, suspension and tires and wheels?

08-02-2012, 07:01 PM	#13
69GWC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 1,089	Re: 1971 K/30 Dually Build So have you been able to do much with the truck in this heat.? Just wondering how your project was going. Posted via Mobile Device

08-05-2012, 11:07 AM	#16
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,138	Re: 1971 K/30 Dually Build Well Rob, where are the pics? __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

08-24-2012, 05:16 PM	#18
obijuan Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: cibolo tx Posts: 1,033	Re: 1971 K/30 Dually Build just do this. right under the rail.

07-04-2013, 07:28 AM	#19
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: 1971 K/30 Dually Build Bump. Updates? __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck



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